Police investigate life-threatening shooting in northern Durham

A man is being treated for life-threatening injuries in a local hospital after being shot Monday afternoon in northern Durham.

The Durham Police Department is investigating the shooting, which occurred after 1:30 p.m. in the 900 block of Chalk Level Road.

ABC 11 reported that photos showed a Mercedes up against a tree after the driver lost control while trying to leave the area after the shooting. A photo posted by television station WNCN showed bullet holes in the car’s back passenger window on the driver’s side of the car.

Police are continuing to investigate

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